Skirts have always been an important part of my wardrobe but when the baby bump gets bigger, I struggle to find skirts that fit both my body and my vintage style. As a mommy-to-be, I'd rather spend my money and time on baby things than on expensive maternity clothes that I will only wear for a few months. I whipped up this affordable, easy maternity pencil skirt in only 15 minutes!
I had two red skirts in my closet. One was a knit pencil skirt from a thrift store ($1) and it was a tad shorter than I like. The other was a cotton pencil skirt also from a thrift store ($3) that didn't ever fit my waist properly.
The How-To1.) Cut the waistband off of the cotton skirt. I took off about 3 inches off of mine. Next, I slid it on to see how long I wanted my new skirt to be. I needed an extra 4 inches to get my preferred length- just below the knee.
2.) Next, I cut the top off of the knit skirt so it was 5 inches long (extra inches needed plus 1 inch for seam allowance and adjustments). See below:
3.) Pin the two pieces together and sew it up! You can see the stretchy belly band in the photo below
Here's my new vintage-inspired 15 minute maternity skirt, which cost a whopping $4 to make and seriously, only 15 minutes. I pulled my shirt up in the front so you can see the stretchy belly band. This skirt is also a great project for a curvy gal who prefers the comfort of a stretchy waist. I plan to make a few more of these in basic solid colors. For fun, you can add an applique,patch, trim, ruffle, buttons, pockets, etc. This project works on other skirt styles and most fabrics as long as you have that stretchy knit (or something similar) for the belly band. If you don't have a stretch skirt to use for the belly band, I've also made one with an old, stretchy camisole. Happy sewing!!
Gee, you just look so lovely, every photo. You may not feel like it, but you sure look it!
ReplyDeleteThat's ingenious, I never would have thought of that! This would also be great for saving too-small-waistband things; with a longer blouse it wouldn't show....I may have a few skirts that fit that desciption!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!Too bad I'm done having kids now (where were in in 2009?*shakes fist at you* haha) but I have a few expecting friends I'll pass this on to!
ReplyDeleteack thats a really good idea! but alas i think my baby makin days are over.
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ReplyDeleteSuch a cute idea Brittany! Too bad I have neither the skirts to makeover or the sewing machine to sew with... *sniff* And I am very badly in need of some vintage maternity wear. *sigh*
Well off to the cheapo shops to look for something on sale to cover the bump! I am like you ~ I can not stand the thought of spending a lot on maternity wear when I would like to be saving for vintage I can wear post baby!
xox,
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You are a very stylish pregnant lady! Puts the tracksuit and ugg brigade to shame! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, clever! :o
ReplyDeleteFantastic tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou look like a spring blossom. Lovely skirt
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